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Tuesday, 30 October 2012

Tips for Staying Healthy on Campus - Relaxation

You may think that
taking a few minutes to unwind at the end of the day is all the relaxation you
need. Unfortunately, a few minutes won't provide the stress-reducing benefits
of deep relaxation.

With so many things
to do, it's easy to put off taking time to relax each day. But in doing so, you
miss out on the health benefits of relaxation. Relaxation can improve how your
body responds to stress.

After practicing
relaxation skills, you may experience:*Fewer
symptoms of illness, such as headaches, nausea, diarrhoea and pain*Few
emotional responses such as anger, crying, anxiety, apprehension and
frustration*More
energy*Improved
concentration*Greater
ability to handle problems*More
efficiency in daily activities

As you learn to
relax, you'll become more aware of muscle tension and other physical sensations
caused by the stress response. In time, you may even notice your body's
reaction before you take mental note of your stress. Once you know what the
stress response feels like, you can make a conscious effort to switch to
relaxation mode the moment your muscles start to tense.